Front Cover 2010 - Brent and Becky's Bulbs!

T U L I P S
Tulip - Darwin Hybrid
DARWIN HYBRID TULIPS
“single flowered cultivars, long
stemmed, midseason flowering. originally the
result of hybridization between cultivars of the
darwin group with tulip fosteriana and the result
of hybridization between other cultivars and
botanical tulips, which have the same habit and
in which the wild plant is not evident.” Best for
perennial bedding, cut flowers and for companion
planting with other bulbs, perennials and annuals;
big and bold, the ‘gentle giants of the garden’;
mid spring bloomers that force well; very reliable,
long-lasting flowers; we regard this as the ‘longest
term perennial’ tulip group; whz 3-9; mid spring.
Apeldoorn – vivid cherry
to signal red, often with a
yellow edged black heart;
popular favorite and terrific
perennial tulip; 18”–
20”.
#02-0401 10/$6.40
50/$26.50 100/$48
500/$210 1000/$360
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T. ‘Acropolis’
Acropolis – like its
namesake, this one
should stand the test
of time; another hue
of pink in this group;
a winner for your
garden; 16”-24”; mid
spring.
#02-0432
10/$8.50
50/$35.50
100/$64 500/$280
1000/$480
Although the pinks in N. ‘Katie Heath’, T. ‘Acropolis’
and Hyacinthus ‘Pink Festival’ are a bit different in
hues, they blend nicely and enjoy playing together in
the same flower bed!
T. ‘Apricot Delight’
T. ‘Apeldoorn’
Apricot Delight – a
lovely apricot pink tulip
with a white heart
and darker flames on
the outside of its petals;
another wonderful
perennial tulip in this
division; mid spring;
16”–18”. #02-0441
10/$10.60 50/$44.50
100/$81 500/$350
1000/$610
Tulip - Darwin Hybrid, continued
Banja Luka – one of the
biggest tulips we’ve seen in
years! Has one of the highest
focal impacts with its
bold contrast of rich blood
red flames on bold golden
bronze petals; spectacular
on its own or fantastic
combined with yellow daffodils;
excellent perennial;
16”–18”; early-mid spring.
#02-0423 10/$6.40
T. ‘Banja Luka’ 50/$26.50 100/$48
500/$210 1000/$360
Beauty of Apeldoorn
– a beautiful but variable
tulip; sometimes
solid yellow; often
touched with scarlet
streaks or brush
marks; sometimes
solid red; if you like
mixtures but want
them to have similar
colors and to bloom
at the same time, this
one’s for you! 18”–20”.
#02-0403 10/$6.90 T. ‘Beauty of Apeldoorn’
50/$29 100/$52 500/$230 1000/$400
T. ‘Big Chief’
Blushing Apeldoorn - a
lovely warm tulip with
soft golden coloration
blushed and lined with
red; a wonderful addition
to this perennial
group; 16”-20”.
#02-0438 10/$7.20
50/$30 100/$55
500/$240 1000/$410
T. ‘Candy Apple Delight’
Big Chief – one of the
largest and a wonderful
repeat bloomer for
us; lovely, rosy salmon
with silver blush and
a creamy yellow base;
variable color depending
on the season;
20”–22”.
#02-0404 10/$7
50/$29 100/$53
500/$230 1000/$400
T. ‘Blushing Apeldoorn’
Candy Apple Delight
– you can almost smell
the wonderful flavors of
the State Fair when you
see this tulip and read
its name; a yummy tulip
that ought to be a terrific
perennial; 14”-18”;
mid spring.
#02-0442 10/$10.60
50/$44.50 100/$81
500/$350 1000/$610
Tulips are wonderful, colorful plants. However, they
are edible. Ropel, Deer-Off or some other bad tasting
substance sprayed and allowed to dry on the bulbs before
planting seems to help deter the dreaded vole. Surrounding
the bulbs with sharp, crushed gravel also seems to help.
‘Daffy’ and ‘Dilly’, our barn cats, and ‘Tux’, my Daddy’s cat,
are our best ‘vole patrol’. I suspect every vole’s taste buds
are as different as ours - so if one thing doesn’t work, try
something else because having tulips in your garden is
worth the effort!
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